Perm - Physician - Neonatology Topeka, KS

Updated 12/18/25
66604, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Physician
Neonatology
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
Job Title: Neonatologist
Location: Topeka, Kansas (Stormont Vail Healthcare)

Overview:
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, full-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join our dynamic practice at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a well-established Level III NICU within a vibrant Midwest city known for its affordability and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level III NICU with 36 beds.
  • Deliver a full spectrum of neonatal services, including high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG).
  • Participate in a rotation comprising 8- and 24-hour shifts over a 7-week schedule, with approximately 170 hours of in-house coverage per month at 1.0 FTE.
  • Serve as in-house Neonatologist with backup call from home, ensuring continuous patient care.
  • Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists in Cardiology, Neurology, General Surgery, and Endocrinology.
  • Contribute to maintaining the NICU’s longstanding certification from The Joint Commission for the Care of Premature Babies since 2012.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork to optimize outcomes for approximately 500 annual admissions, with an average daily census of 26 and an average length of stay of 19 days.
  • Support the training and mentorship of pediatric and neonatology fellows, especially those recently graduated and already Board Certified in Pediatrics.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • MD or DO degree.
  • Board Certification or Eligibility in Neonatology.
  • Board Eligible candidates may be considered, with certification required upon completion of fellowship.
  • LIC in Kansas or ability to obtain licensure.
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.
  • J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.
  • Note: No locum tenens applications accepted.

Benefits & Compensation:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; salary expectations may be discussed at interview.
  • Relocation assistance provided, if applicable.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee stock purchase program offering a 15% discount.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Access to long-term care insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Additional benefits include Aflac hospital, critical illness, and accident plans, identity protection, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location & Community:
Topeka is the vibrant capital city of Kansas, characterized by a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Working here offers a unique balance of professional fulfillment and quality of life.

We invite qualified Neonatologists to join our committed team in providing high-quality neonatal care in a supportive environment. Please submit your application including your salary expectations to be considered for this exceptional opportunity.

Note: This position is open to international candidates with H1B and J1 visas.
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